Melancholy Color – #dd8899: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Melancholy color hex code is #dd8899, and it is composed of 87% red, 53% green and 60% blue.
Melancholy is a light, muted, and warm color at 38% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Melancholy color (#dd8899) against dark backgrounds.

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Melancholy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Melancholy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dd8899 |
| RGB | rgb(221,136,153) |
| HSL | hsl(348,55.6%,70%) |
| CMYK | 0, 38, 31, 13 |
| HSV | 348, 38, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 53, 60 |
| XYZ | 44.4, 35.3, 34.6 |
| LAB | 66, 34.6, 4.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 38% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.61 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.06 (passes WCAG AA) |










